While with the Brazilian Olympic squad preparing for the Rio de Janeiro games, the Palmeiras keeper injured his right elbow … More
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“Justice is blind”, they say. Not quite.
Yesterday’s Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro was a well-played and intense affair, nevertheless resulting in a goalless draw. I could and should … More
Green is the colour of envy – 1951 Intercontinental World Club Championship 65-year anniversary
Today, FIFA on social media paid homage to the first intercontinental world club champions, Palmeiras. The announcement, featured on the … More
Chapecoense 5-1 Palmeiras
I am not even going to try. Sure, Palmeiras faced Chapecoense without three key players: Zé Roberto, Robinho, Thiago Santos. … More
Sonar pings #77 – still not cristaldo clear
Jorge Valdiva left Palmeiras, said his goodbyes. Posed with Al Fujairah directors, receiving flowers and all. Allegedly sealed a deal. … More
Personal World Cup reflections – part II
It’s underway, the 2014 World Cup. And if it hadn’t been for the underlying tension in the air, it would’ve … More
Sonar pings #57
Palmeiras v2.0 came on last Saturday, still a few players short: Alan Kardek recovering form, Vilson idem, Eguren signed but … More
STJD 9-0 Palmeiras
Not that anyone really expected that Palmeiras would get a rematch against Internacional, forcing the Brazilian Football Federation CBF to … More
Higher ground
The handball incident is certainly leaving its mark on Brazilian football and society, but unfortunately not in a very impressive … More
